Charlie Woods’s Untold Story From His “Diaper” Days Saves His Face After Being a Scapegoat in Golf World

Tiger Woods‘ 15 major and 82 tour wins have solidified his status as the GOAT.

As his exceptional performances earn respect from the community, expectations for Charlie Woods in golf are also rising.

However, it seems that Woods Jr. is still striving to reach the pinnacle of his father’s legacy.

Following his unsuccessful attempt to qualify for the Cognizant Classic in February, Charlie Woods made another effort at his first U.S. Open 18-hole local qualifier. Unfortunately, the 15-year-old once again fell short of meeting the requirements. The community quickly began to doubt Charlie’s readiness for golf, expressing sentiments such as “He ain’t ready.” However, his father, Tiger Woods, holds a different belief and provides validation for his son.

What does Tiger Woods have to say about Charlie Woods?
Recently, Tiger Woods appeared as a guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” YouTube channel. In the interview, they talked about different topics, like Charlie and Sam’s sibling relationship and aspects of Woods’ personal life. Woods also shared anecdotes about Charlie hitting golf-like shots with a “chuckit” during his diaper days.

Fallon recounted a moment when he joined Woods at one of his charity events, where they delved into a conversation about their babies. Fallon shared, “I just had my first daughter.” With genuine interest, Woods inquired, “How’s your baby?” As their lively exchange unfolded, Fallon eagerly searched for a video featuring his newborn daughter

While Fallon searched for the video, he casually inquired, “How’s your son, by the way?” Woods replied, “He’s great.” With a smile, Woods shared a video with Fallon, capturing a moment where young Charlie Woods, clad in diapers, grasped a “chuckit” and imitated a golf swing with a tennis ball.

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As Woods reflected on his son’s diaper days, it’s possible those memories contributed to Charlie’s composure on the greens. It’s evident that care extends both ways between Tiger Woods and his son. This was notably seen during the 88th Masters, where Charlie supported his father during practice for the final round.

Charlie Woods was seen observing his father’s game
Amid the first major tournament of the season, before the final round, Woods faced challenges, tied for the T52 spot and battling through pain. This performance was noted as his worst showing at the Masters in his career. However, in a surprising turn, observers noticed the presence of the young prodigy on the greens.

Speculation suggested Charlie might be there to boost his father’s morale for a sixth title victory. Despite missing the par-3 contest, Woods Jr.’s presence during the final round uplifted the 15-time major champion’s morale.

As Charlie Woods ventures onto the professional greens, he may encounter various challenges that could prove difficult to navigate. Do you think the 15-year-old has what it takes to overcome these obstacles? Feel free to let us know in the comments below!